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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
infuse | v: to fill something with a particular quality, feeling, or influence; to imbue | |
enthusiasm | n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it | |
fond | adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time | |
perception | n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
daunting | adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something | |
recreate | v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
memorable | adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
confluence | n: the point at which two or more streams or rivers come together; a gathering of people or things at a particular location or moment | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
liberty | n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views | |
lens | n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
similarly | adv: in almost the same way | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
odyssey | n: a long wandering and eventful journey; a Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy | |
pretension | n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition | |
clap | v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise | |
tin | n: a silvery-white metal that is typically soft and malleable, often used to make containers or packaging materials; a thin sheet of metal or metal alloy used for a variety of purposes | |
extinguish | v: to cause a fire to stop burning or light to stop shining | |
wax | n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large | |
emote | v: to communicate through facial expressions, gestures, and body language to express strong feelings or emotions | |
falsehood | n: a statement or belief that is untrue, often intentionally deceptive or misleading | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
climax | n: the most intense or exciting moment of an event or experience; the point of highest dramatic tension or emotional intensity in a story, plot, or performance | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
helicopter | n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access | |
mediocre | adj: of only average quality; not very good | |
verisimilitude | n: the appearance or quality of being true or real; the degree to which something resembles or appears to be true | |
rocket | n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon | |
desperately | adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency | |
consultant | n: a person who provides professional or expert advice | |
astronaut | n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
gantry | n: a framework or structure, often consisting of parallel beams or uprights, used to support equipment, such as a crane or a conveyor system | |
tragedy | n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
jersey | n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover | |
tune | n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
thrust | v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
buzz | v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
vault | n: a large room or chamber used for storage, often for valuables such as money, documents, or artwork; (verb) to leap or jump over something; to move quickly or suddenly | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object | |
explosion | n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction | |
titanic | adj: of or having a great size, power, or influence; of or relating to Titanium (= a light, strong grey, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metallic element) | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
suspension | n: the act of delaying or stopping something happening, operating, etc., for a period of time; a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles | |
disbelief | n: the feeling of not being able to believe or accept that something is true or real | |
wreck | n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident | |
haunting | adj: lingering in the mind or memory, often in a disturbing or unsettling way; (noun) something difficult to forget or shake off | |
conjure | v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
awe-inspiring | adj: making you feel great respect or admiration through being impressive or formidable | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
magnificent | adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed | |
glory | n: great honor or success won by notable achievements | |
converse | v: to talk informally | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
upside | n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something | |
studio | n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company | |
garage | n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car | |
transfer | v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another | |
make-believe | adj: involving or characterized by the act of pretending or imagining, often playfully or fantastically; not real or genuine, but created for entertainment or imagination; (noun) the act of pretending or imagining, especially in children’s play | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
cue | n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something | |
seamless | adj: without spaces or breaks between one part and the next | |
interpretation | n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious | |
pat | v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
transplant | v: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
daylight | n: the natural light produced by the sun during the day, especially in contrast to artificial light or darkness | |
bow | v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows | |
periphery | n: the outer edge or margin of something, especially a geographical area or a group of people | |
rust | n: a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to moisture and oxygen; the process of corrosion on metal caused by oxidation | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
scarf | n: a piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth, cleanliness, fashion, or religious reasons | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
incidentally | adv: by the way; as an aside or in passing | |
illusion | n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation | |
persistent | adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
baron | n: a member of the lowest grade of nobility (= group of people from a high social class) | |
homage | n: a show of respect or honor, often by performing an act of reverence or by paying tribute | |
buster | n: a person or thing that breaks or causes something to be broken | |
slapstick | n: a type of comedy in which humor is generated through exaggerated physical activity especially falls and other mishaps | |
brace | n: a device, typically one of a pair, for holding something in position or for strengthening an object; (verb) to support or hold steady and make steadfast | |
snug | adj: comfortably warm and cozy; fitting tightly and comfortably; compact and efficient in design | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
genius | n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
illustration | n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something | |
concise | adj: giving much information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive | |
gang | n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
bowel | n: the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine, especially the lower intestine | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
steady | adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
stand-in | n: a person or thing that acts as a substitute, replacement, or temporary assistant for someone or something else; a double or understudy for a performer or actor | |
stunt | n: a feat or action that is often dangerous or difficult, designed to attract attention or admiration; something that blocks or impedes growth or development; (verb) to hinder or impede growth or development, especially in a physical or mental sense | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
rig | v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts |